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Alex Kalinauckas
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Alex Kalinauckas

Alex Kalinauckas is Autosport's Grand Prix Editor, covering every Formula 1 race since the start of 2020. After completing a master's degree in journalism at Goldsmiths College University of London in 2014, he worked for a range of motorsport and technology publications while covering national racing as an Autosport freelancer.  

A lifelong motorsport fan - no one in his family can explain quite how or why such a development first occurred - Alex joined the Autosport staff in April 2017 as the magazine’s Assistant Editor covering Formula 2 and GP3, before being made Formula E correspondent and Autosport.com’s Plus Editor in March 2018. He lives in north-east London and is constantly frustrated by the Central Line. 

Latest articles by Alex Kalinauckas

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

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Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move
What's been going wrong for Leclerc in F1's tiny margins qualifying game

What's been going wrong for Leclerc in F1's tiny margins qualifying game

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What's been going wrong for Leclerc in F1's tiny margins qualifying game
Hamilton: MotoGP and F1 shared events would be “epic”

Hamilton: MotoGP and F1 shared events would be “epic”

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Hamilton: MotoGP and F1 shared events would be “epic”
Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump

Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump

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Japanese GP
Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump
Suzuka sensation redeemed Alonso, but his F1 future is complicated

Suzuka sensation redeemed Alonso, but his F1 future is complicated

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Japanese GP
Suzuka sensation redeemed Alonso, but his F1 future is complicated
The three factors behind Verstappen overturning Perez's real Suzuka advantage

The three factors behind Verstappen overturning Perez's real Suzuka advantage

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Japanese GP
The three factors behind Verstappen overturning Perez's real Suzuka advantage
Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Japanese GP

Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Japanese GP

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Japanese GP
Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen breezes to victory in Red Bull 1-2

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen breezes to victory in Red Bull 1-2

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Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen breezes to victory in Red Bull 1-2
Verstappen reveals new Red Bull F1 processes to avoid brake fire repeat

Verstappen reveals new Red Bull F1 processes to avoid brake fire repeat

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Japanese GP
Verstappen reveals new Red Bull F1 processes to avoid brake fire repeat
Verstappen not "as comfortable" at Suzuka as in previous F1 races

Verstappen not "as comfortable" at Suzuka as in previous F1 races

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Japanese GP
Verstappen not "as comfortable" at Suzuka as in previous F1 races
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen takes pole in Red Bull front row lockout

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen takes pole in Red Bull front row lockout

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Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen takes pole in Red Bull front row lockout
What unusual final F1 practice revealed about true Suzuka race form

What unusual final F1 practice revealed about true Suzuka race form

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Japanese GP
What unusual final F1 practice revealed about true Suzuka race form
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen heads Perez in final practice

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen heads Perez in final practice

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Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen heads Perez in final practice
What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2024 Japanese GP

What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2024 Japanese GP

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Japanese GP
What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the 2024 Japanese GP
The extra complications behind F1's Alonso 'brake-test' penalty debate

The extra complications behind F1's Alonso 'brake-test' penalty debate

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The extra complications behind F1's Alonso 'brake-test' penalty debate
F1 Japanese GP: Piastri tops damp FP2 for McLaren

F1 Japanese GP: Piastri tops damp FP2 for McLaren

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Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP: Piastri tops damp FP2 for McLaren
Russell: Not penalising Alonso for Melbourne F1 crash would’ve opened a "can of worms"

Russell: Not penalising Alonso for Melbourne F1 crash would’ve opened a "can of worms"

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Japanese GP
Russell: Not penalising Alonso for Melbourne F1 crash would’ve opened a "can of worms"
F1 evaluating changes to Melbourne Turn 6 amid driver concerns

F1 evaluating changes to Melbourne Turn 6 amid driver concerns

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F1 evaluating changes to Melbourne Turn 6 amid driver concerns
Russell wants automated FIA safety system to suspend F1 races after accidents

Russell wants automated FIA safety system to suspend F1 races after accidents

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Russell wants automated FIA safety system to suspend F1 races after accidents
Bottas: Sauber's F1 pitstop issues may not be fixed until after China

Bottas: Sauber's F1 pitstop issues may not be fixed until after China

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Japanese GP
Bottas: Sauber's F1 pitstop issues may not be fixed until after China
The factors set to influence the chances of an F1 Suzuka repeat in 2024

The factors set to influence the chances of an F1 Suzuka repeat in 2024

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Japanese GP
The factors set to influence the chances of an F1 Suzuka repeat in 2024
Why Mercedes, Red Bull and Aston Martin should all be trying to sign Sainz for 2025

Why Mercedes, Red Bull and Aston Martin should all be trying to sign Sainz for 2025

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Australian GP
Why Mercedes, Red Bull and Aston Martin should all be trying to sign Sainz for 2025
10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix

10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix

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Australian GP
10 things we learned at the 2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

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Australian GP
Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Albon brings out red flag

F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Albon brings out red flag

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Australian GP
F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Albon brings out red flag
Why Mercedes’ F1 struggles are different this time

Why Mercedes’ F1 struggles are different this time

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Why Mercedes’ F1 struggles are different this time
How Ricciardo's 2024 task for Red Bull F1 promotion is now much harder

How Ricciardo's 2024 task for Red Bull F1 promotion is now much harder

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How Ricciardo's 2024 task for Red Bull F1 promotion is now much harder
Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women?

Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women?

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Is F1 blowing its "pivotal moment" to support the championship's women?
How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call

How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call

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Saudi Arabian GP
How Bearman's F1 debut will help Mercedes on its Hamilton replacement call
The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might

The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might

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Saudi Arabian GP
The rare Ferrari problem that made its Saudi GP harder against Red Bull's might
Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

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Saudi Arabian GP
Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh

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Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen heads dominant Red Bull 1-2, Bearman seventh
Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races

Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races

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Saudi Arabian GP
Why Saudi Arabian GP could deliver one of F1’s most "unpleasant" races
Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3

Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3

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Saudi Arabian GP
Verstappen hopes "impressive" F1 debutant Bearman doesn't fixate on missing Q3
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole

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Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen beats Leclerc to pole
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen tops final practice as Zhou suffers heavy crash
What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP

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What we learned from Thursday F1 practice at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin

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Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Alonso beats Russell to lead FP2 for Aston Martin
Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?

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Saudi Arabian GP
Analysis: Does F1 have a dirty air problem?
Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”

Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”

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Saudi Arabian GP
Tsunoda: More self-control over "heated" F1 moments "the thing I have to improve”
Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case

Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case

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Russell calls for "total transparency" in FIA's Ben Sulayem F1 case
The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer

The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer

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The F1 2024 questions the Bahrain GP didn't answer
10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

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Bahrain GP
10 things we learned at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

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Bahrain Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer

Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer

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Why Red Bull's 220mph F1 camera drone is a game-changer
F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri

F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri

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Bahrain GP
F1 Bahrain GP: Ricciardo quickest in first practice from Norris and Piastri
F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

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F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport
Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car

Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car

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Bahrain GP
Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car
Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"

Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"

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Bahrain GP
Hamilton: Horner investigation "a really important moment for F1"
How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn

How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn

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How Perez's 2023 qualifying struggles led to an Autosport driver ratings U-turn
Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions

Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions

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Bahrain GP
Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions
Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form

Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form

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Ranked: The F1 teams on 2024 pre-season testing form
Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times

Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times

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Why it's a Red Bull vs Ferrari battle in F1 2024 testing's long run times
Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race

Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race

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Pre-Season Test
Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race
What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024

What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024

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What Bahrain trackside viewing reveals about F1 2024
What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain

What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain

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Pre-Season Test
What we learned on day one of 2024 F1 testing in Bahrain
Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s

Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s

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Pre-Season Test
Wolff hopes to remain involved in F1 with Mercedes until his 80s
10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off

10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off

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10 things to look out for as F1 testing 2024 kicks off
Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move

Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move

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Red Bull Racing launch
Verstappen would “never say never” to Hamilton-style Ferrari F1 move
How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch

How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch

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How the Horner investigation eclipsed Red Bull’s 2024 F1 launch

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